Ladies Memorial Association records
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of records of Ladies Memorial Association (Augusta, GA), from 1872-1924 (with gaps). The records include constitutions, by-laws, membership rolls, lists of officers, financial accounts, lists of contributors to the fund, and minutes (1873-1883, 1903-1924). The minutes document the activities of the Association and contain information on election of officers, canvassing for donations, the erection of a Civil War monument, Decoration Day ceremonies, and cemetery beautification and care.
Dates
- Created: 1872-1883, 1903-1924
- Other: Date acquired: 00/12/1983
Biographical or Historical Information
The Ladies Memorial Association (Augusta, GA), was formed in 1868 to raise funds for a memorial to Civil War veterans and to beautify the cemeteries.
Date span: 1872-1924
Note written by Tammy Westafer after Mary Ann Cashin
Extent
0.00 Linear Feet
Language
English
Abstract
This collection includes the minute books and constitution of the Ladies Memorial Association from the late 1800's and early 1900's. These records document the Ladie's activities as part of the Association.
Method of Acquisition
This material was acquired by Reese Library Special Collections, Augusta University in December of 1983. Acc# 1983.65.03
- Title
- Inventory of the Ladies Memorial Association records
- Description rules
- Other Unmapped
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- und
Repository Details
Part of the Reese Library Archives Repository